Originally Posted by
mic.fly
i (very healthy us citizen) am considering advancing a 2 wk stay in the UK/Ireland to 4+ wks ... any tips on dealing with healthcare/insurance?
You just need ordinary travel insurance, which will cover you for any health-care problems that occur while you're away, as well as many of the other problems that can beset the international traveller. It won't be particularly expensive for a four-week trip.